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DF52 WAU

2003 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

142,823 mi
Last recorded142,823 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Audi A4100,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF52 WAU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2019 142,823 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2018 135,442 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON DASH

ROOF LIGHT ON DASH

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE B UNDER 40M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS

Fail 15 May 2018 135,442 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords OUTER WALL (4.1.D.1a)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON DASH

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE ON TREAD BARS

ROOF LIGHT ON DASH

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE B UNDER 40M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS

Pass 17 May 2017 124,471 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 124,471 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 May 2016 110,956 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

Fail 3 May 2016 110,829 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint centre front lower arm (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened metal to metal (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint centre front lower arm (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

Pass 19 May 2015 100,770 miles

BOTH FRONT HEADLAMPS SLIGHTLY DISCOLOURED

OFFSIDE FRONT DOOR MIRROR GLASS SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHT CUTS ON INNER WALL OF TYRE

PLAY IN BOTH FRONT LOWER ARMS CENTRE FRONT LOWER ARMS UP AND DOWN MOVEMENT

PLAY IN BOTH FRONT LOWER REAR ARMS ON LARGE VOID BUSHES

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW MORE ON NEARSIDE REAR OUTER PAD

Pass 15 May 2014 89,805 miles

BOTH FRONT HEADLAMPS SLIGHTLY DISCOLOURED

BOTH FRONT STABILIZER BAR RUBBERS PERRISHED

PLAY IN BOTH FRONT BOTTOM JOINTS UP AND DOWN MOVEMENT ON CENTRE FRONT LOWER ARMS

Pass 25 May 2013 80,156 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

man light on

Pass 4 May 2012 68,018 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 63,303 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 20 May 2010 57,384 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 May 2010 57,384 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 46,555 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 28,237 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 14,141 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 9,874 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A4?

Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
7,591
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
571,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231,238
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 97,478
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 97,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84,223
Registration plate lamp not working 78,638
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DF52 WAU is a 2003 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2003 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 100,003 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DF52 WAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A4 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 23 years old, this Audi A4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DF52 WAU is a 2003 Audi A4, first registered on 8 January 2003.

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